President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, on his 72nd birthday, describing his investments in education and human-capital development as significant contributions to Nigeria’s development.
The President particularly acknowledged the impact of Covenant University and Landmark University, saying the institutions established under Oyedepo’s leadership have provided platforms for academic excellence, entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership development.
Tinubu, in a birthday message issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, joined the Oyedepo family, members of Living Faith Church Worldwide, the Christian community and millions of the cleric’s admirers in celebrating his life of faith, service and leadership.
The President also commended Oyedepo’s contributions to the moral and spiritual development of individuals and communities, particularly his consistent emphasis on integrity, discipline, diligence, responsibility and excellence.
He noted that the cleric’s longstanding advocacy for values that strengthen families, institutions and nations, as well as his message of hope, purpose and personal responsibility, had resonated with people across Nigeria and beyond.
Tinubu said Oyedepo’s influence had extended beyond the pulpit into education, publishing, leadership development and humanitarian service, while Living Faith Church had established a significant international presence across Africa and other parts of the world.
According to the President, over more than four decades in ministry, the bishop has emerged as a prominent Nigerian voice on faith, leadership, integrity, education and human development, with his books and teachings reaching audiences beyond Nigeria.
“Bishop David Oyedepo has devoted decades to preaching faith, promoting integrity and encouraging excellence, while investing substantially in education and the development of human capacity.
“His commitment to building lives, institutions and communities has given his ministry a significant national and international footprint”, Tinubu said.
The President also praised the social-development initiatives associated with Oyedepo’s ministry, including schools, healthcare facilities and humanitarian interventions, as well as the David Oyedepo Foundation’s support for education and people in need.
“I especially salute Bishop Oyedepo for the social-development initiatives, including schools, healthcare facilities, and humanitarian interventions, associated with his ministry and the David Oyedepo Foundation’s support for education and people in need”, he said.
Tinubu prayed for continued wisdom, strength, good health and grace for the cleric as he continues his work in faith, education, morality and human development.
“On this auspicious occasion of his 72nd birthday, I celebrate his life of service and pray that Almighty God will continue to grant him wisdom, strength, good health and renewed grace as he advances the cause of faith, education, morality and human development.
“I wish Bishop Oyedepo many more years of fulfilment, good health and continued service to God and humanity”, the President added.
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